House Republicans Push to Protect Born-Alive Babies

Today marks 80 TIMES that Democrats have blocked mandatory medical care for every baby born.

→ New York’s state legislators passed a bill that would allow for the abortion of babies up to the very moment of birth and removed existing protections that required babies to receive mandatory medical care if they were born alive after an abortion.

→ Virginia Democrats introduced similar legislation, and their Governor went even further, saying it was ok to kill a baby even in the minutes after delivery.

→ Republicans in Congress said enough is enough and have tried to introduce the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would outlaw and penalize infanticide in the United States. There’s just one problem. Democrats won’t even allow an up or down vote. So Republicans have been asking for a vote every day that the House of Representatives is in session.

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Today, I will ask for a vote on @RepAnnWagner's Born-Alive Protection Act, which would outlaw and penalize infanticide in the United States. If Democrats object, we will ask again. And again. And again, until the House of Representatives speaks up for life. pic.twitter.com/uFhbe0tcwZ

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Before the entire House, I asked for immediate consideration of a bill that protects infants born alive during abortions. But Democrats rejected my motion and refused to consider it. Why won’t they go on record and tell the American people where they stand on infanticide? pic.twitter.com/eaqBS17LTl

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Tonight I led 21 of my colleagues on the House floor in calling for legislation to prevent infanticide. We must stand together against this radical and inhumane agenda, and we must act to protect the rights of all infants. https://t.co/eU5dOZsOxr

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ICYMI: Last night on the House floor, I asked for unanimous consent to bring up the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act for consideration and a vote. Unfortunately, Democrats opposed the opportunity to defend life. pic.twitter.com/X5aecSqGGA

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Last night on the House floor, I asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Democrats need to bring this up for a vote now to protect children and stop infanticide. https://t.co/bAVNjOC6Qb

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I'm speaking on the House floor today to ask for unanimous consent on HR 962, which seeks to protect newborn children from infanticide. This should be an easy "yes" vote. The right to life is fundamental to our country's values. #BornAliveActhttps://t.co/nFea8DbppI

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Today on the House floor, I asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the #BornAlive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires medical care be given to babies born alive during failed abortion procedures. For the 11th time now, @HouseDemocrats blocked the vote. pic.twitter.com/9IiEMYFR1w

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On March 5, 2019, Rep. Chris Smith asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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This legislation is a matter of protecting human dignity and should not be a controversial issue. It amends Federal law so that in the case that a baby survives an abortion, the doctor must do everything in their power to give the baby medical care.

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On Thursday, I asked for a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. House Democrats rejected it for the 14th time. Democrats have continued to block this legislation, but we will keep fighting to save the lives of newborn babies. pic.twitter.com/MFYjReEp1H

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I asked for unanimous consent from the House to consider the Born Alive Act. This is the 15th time Democrats have voted to not protect babies who survive abortion. We must do better. https://t.co/qgrKB78m2W

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On Tuesday, I asked for unanimous consent for the #BornAliveAct to be considered on the House floor, & for the 17th time this year, Dems refused our request. THEN, they cut off my mic before I could debate the issue any further.

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I just asked for unanimous consent for the House to consider the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. For the 18th time, Democrats said ‘no’. Newborns who survive abortions deserve to be granted the same legal protections and guaranteed medical care as any other baby. pic.twitter.com/8mAQKbLy8d

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Today, I will ask for unanimous consent for Congress to consider the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Newborns who survive abortions deserve to be granted the same legal protections and guaranteed medical care as any other baby.

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Yesterday evening, I asked for unanimous consent for the full House to consider HR 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. This marks the 20th time that @HouseGOP have asked for consideration of HR 962. Each time, House Dems have refused! https://t.co/1YKnsMdpuDpic.twitter.com/cAlzN3YAmH

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Dems continue to run, but they're not hiding their disregard for newborn life from the American people. They just rejected the request I made to consider the #BornAliveAct by unanimous consent for the 20th time, denying abortion survivors the #RightToLife. #EndInfanticide

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Today, I asked the House to consider a bill from @RepAnnWagner to protect the lives of newborn infants who survive late-term abortions. Why in the world would House Democrats be opposed to preventing infanticide and giving these babies the medical care they deserve? pic.twitter.com/PpfTaIfAKT

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Democrats just rejected providing medical care to babies born alive after surviving botched abortions! There were no objections on the Republican side. But Democrats blocked it from even being considered — they refuse to protect children! Unconscionable. #BornAliveActpic.twitter.com/XyBal0rfUx

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On April 9, 2019, Rep. Steve Chabot asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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On April 10, 2019, Rep. Andy Harris asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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Last night, I requested a vote on the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act to save the lives of babies who survive an attempted abortion. My request was denied. Democrats have now blocked this vote 33 times. Americans deserve to know where their representatives stand. #LetUsVote

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Today House Democrats denied my request to protect abortion survivors. There is no excuse for failing to protect innocent children born alive after abortion. It’s time to end 4th trimester abortions and address this basic issue of human rights. -JH pic.twitter.com/vP3M2cgsbM

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Today on the House floor, I requested unanimous consent for @RepAnnWagner’s Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and for the 38th time in this Congress, Democrats rejected consideration. My colleagues and I will never stop fighting infanticide.

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Today, I asked for unanimous consent to consider the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act to require that medical care be given to babies who survive abortions. For the 39th time, Democrats blocked a vote on this important legislation. They should be ashamed. pic.twitter.com/BOtYrH9hwe

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Forget their utter disregard for standing with the unborn; Democrats have failed dozens of times to stand with babies who are born alive and fighting for their survival. This betrayal of our values – and our fellow human beings – is unconscionable. pic.twitter.com/KFYJ2hoLc4

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Today I urged the House to consider the #BornAlive Abortion Survivors Protection Act – the 43rd time that #prolife Members of Congress have asked @SpeakerPelosi to bring this lifesaving legislation to the House Floor. How many times will it take to protect children born alive? pic.twitter.com/rRk8PZRDuz

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The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act would ensure that babies born alive despite an abortion attempt are guaranteed life-saving medical care. I asked House leadership to bring this important legislation before Congress for a vote, yet my request was denied. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/CKaCPNLv1D

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Today I asked unanimous consent to bring the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act for a vote. Sadly, for the 49th time, House Democrats refused to consider the bill that would require health care practitioners care for a baby that’s survived a botched abortion. pic.twitter.com/wPEPQyx4sA

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Today, I requested House Democratic leadership to bring the #BornAlive Act to the floor. My request marks the 50th time my colleagues and I have asked leadership for a simple vote on whether children who are born alive after an abortion should be given appropriate medical care. pic.twitter.com/YRriLXOn3F

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Last night I called for a vote on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. For the 51st time, Democrats denied our request. They will not allow us to vote on a bill that would require physicians to give medical care to babies that survive a botched abortion. It's shameful. pic.twitter.com/fkqpui9sGn

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On June 4, 2019, Rep. Bradley Byrne asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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I just requested a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to ensure that babies who survive an abortion cannot be denied life-saving medical care. House Democrats blocked this legislation for the 54th time. pic.twitter.com/M0Kyf1ZUg4

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In less than six months, House Democrats have blocked more than 50 attempts by Republicans to stop infanticide. I will continue to fight to protect the most vulnerable among us. #EndInfanticide#BornAliveAct

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Once again, the House Democrats denied Republican requests to protect infants born alive during failed abortion attempts. This is the 56th time the Democrats have blocked mandatory medical care for children born alive. We will not stop until H.R. 962 is across the finish line! pic.twitter.com/Rx7JNEUr5v

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On June 11, 2019, Rep. Tim Burchett asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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On June 12, 2019, Rep. Ross Spano asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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On June 13, 2019, Rep. Louie Gohmert asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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On June 18, 2019, Rep. Michael Guest asked for unanimous consent to bring up H.R. 962, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. House Democrats blocked the vote.

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Today, I requested unanimous consent for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Sadly, Democrats once again refused to consider a bill that would require physicians to give lifesaving medical care to babies that survive an abortion. https://t.co/wgM0cQRlkv

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Today I asked for unanimous consent for the House to consider the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act, which protects babies born alive from being murdered outside the womb. I am proud to stand with my Republican colleagues and I will never give up the fight for life. #BornAliveActpic.twitter.com/W5ARxUHMjK

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Democrats continue to refuse to bring the #BornAliveAct up for a vote; a bill that would protect babies that survive abortion. Today, I rose to request Unanimous Consent and force a vote on this critical bill. Sadly, my mic was cut in an attempt to silence us. We won't stop. pic.twitter.com/tnlBdyPVjx